Saint-Marcellin IGP, 80g
Creamy. Gooey. Nuanced.
Regular price £6.99Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | France, Rhone-Alpes |
| style texture | Soft, bloomy/vermiculated rind |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Thermised |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Rosé, light to medium-bodied white and red wines |
About the Cheese
Saint-Marcellin IGP is a small, soft cow’s milk cheese from the Dauphiné region, dating back to the 18th century.
Recognisable by its delicate, lightly wrinkled rind, it reveals a melting, creamy centre with generous, fruity notes and a gently pronounced flavour.
Handmade using traditional methods, each cheese is carefully ladled into moulds and matured for at least 10 days, developing its characteristic richness and depth.
About the Producer
La Fromagerie de l’Étoile du Vercors, founded in 1942 in Saint-Just-de-Claix, lies at the foot of the Vercors mountains.
Specialising in regional cheeses such as Saint-Marcellin and Saint-Félicien, the dairy works with local producers across Isère and Drôme.
While it has grown over the decades, traditional techniques (including hand-ladling, salting and turning) remain at the heart of their craft, preserving the authentic character of these beloved cheeses.
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
IMPORTANT: Delivery dates are not guaranteed. For special occasions, please select an earlier delivery date. Cheese ripeness/maturity and wine vintages are not guaranteed unless specified in the product description. Due to small-scale production and logistics, some items may be unavailable. Images are for illustration purposes only.
DELIVERY
The delivery charge is worked out based on the postcode.
SCOTLAND
EH39-EH42 postcodes (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, other areas within 5 mile radius of the shop): Orders over £40 - free delivery.
Other EH and FK1-16 post codes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife) : Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ delivery is £4.50.
Central Scotland: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50;
Northern Scotland and Highlands: £5.50 (2-5 day service). Please note, we recommend selecting Wednesday as your delivery day to allow enough time for the order to be delivered before the weekend (when courier depots are closed)
REST OF BRITAIN
England & Wales: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50.
London: Order over £50 ‐ free delivery; order under £50 ‐ £7.50.
Northern Ireland and Islands (Isle of Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, Guernsey): we currently do not ship to.
Most of the UK mainland gets a next day delivery service. However, certain areas of the UK get a longer service. Our shipping boxes are designed to be safe in transit for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
When placing an order, please make sure to provide:
- an alternative delivery instruction, in case you’re not in to receive the order (such as “leave on porch, leave in a shed, leave with neighbour”)
- complete post code and mobile number (will be used for courier notifications)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Our checkout system allows you to pick a date in the future to receive your delivery.
Our courier partners are APC Overnight.
Once your order is shipped you will receive tracking details. Because all orders are shipped via a third-party, you would need to contact the courier directly if you have any questions about your parcel. Their email address is depot175@apc-overnight.com
If you are buying cheeses for a special occasion, please allow an extra day or two for your cheeses to arrive, in case of unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order.
PACKAGING
We take great care in packaging and delivering your order.
- Cheeses are wrapped in specialist cheese paper that will allow them to breathe and not suffocate.
- Cheeses and condiments are then packaged in a cardboard box (reusable and recyclable) with an insulated foil pouch and ice packs to ensure the correct temperature is maintained for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
GIFT MESSAGES
A personalised gift note can be included with all of our products at no extra charge.
